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John Witherspoon
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John Witherspoon was the only clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence. He became part of the continental congress and the New Jersey Legislature. Not widely known for his political career, he was a leader of many great American institutions, including Princeton, as well as the American Presbyterian tradition.
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An admirable textuary; a profound theologian, perspicuous and simple in his manner; an universal scholar, acquainted with human nature; a grave, dignified, solemn speaker; -he brought all the advantages derived from these sources, to the illustration and enforcement of divine truth."
- Dr. Rogers of Dr. Witherspoon. |
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Witherspoon brought Princeton back to its religious roots, as well as helped to amend the Presbyterian Westminster Confession of Faith to operate in the American Constitutional context. |
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